Keyton Elmore is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Indian Trail, NC, with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at Principal Securities Inc, Principal Life Insurance Company, and several other firms. Prior to his financial career, he spent six years at the University of Alabama and three years at Shoal Creek Country Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Patrick Vaughn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Summit Brokerage Services Inc. for 12 years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. Vaughn has ownership interests in investment-related businesses including Arbitrage Management Partners. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Stanley Worrell Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jason Westmoreland is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Bank of America, and Clemson University. He is also a partner at Makarios Family LLC, an investment-related business based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models to assist clients in financial decision-making.

Kristin Laxton is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2017 and previously worked at Hickory Mechanical, Inc. and Lenoir Rhyne. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Nataly Tracy is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of her advisory career, she owns rental real estate properties. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various programs and strategies.

Matini Baruwa Etti is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, KeyBank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and affiliated securities firms. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

William Cooper is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for E. C. Griffith Company, a real estate business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

Jonathan Tedesco is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018, following a two-year tenure at Keyence Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools to guide clients, primarily acting in an advisory capacity.

Carrington Coulter is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in a committee at Christ Episcopal Church managing memorial funds for church projects. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and pension plans. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and extensive affiliated research.

Rebecca Worlds is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for eight years before joining Raymond James in 2024. She is also employed as a client service associate at Cygnus Asset Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides tailored financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients, utilizing risk profiling and analytical tools to support client goals.

Jeff Leichman is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2017. He has been with Fidelity for over two decades, contributing to various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Service Trader. His extensive experience within the company reflects his commitment to exceptional client service and personalized financial guidance. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Jeff has focused on partnering with clients to develop financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. His expertise encompasses diverse investment choices and tailored advisory services. Jeff's long tenure at Fidelity demonstrates his dedication to the firm's principles and client-centered approach.

Serena Henry is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers its services with a broad array of investment and planning resources.

Kylan Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022, following nine years at Wells Fargo Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Mia Ziring is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in several small business ventures, including ownership and management roles in real estate partnerships and a mini storage LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting services, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies supported by extensive research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Katharine Kurtz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, with eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018, currently serving at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner at Vici Homes LLC, a real estate business in Charlotte. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both retail and corporate financial planning services.

Ivey Baker is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial in Charlotte, NC. Prior to joining Raymond James, Baker worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and has been involved with Appalachian State University's Department of Finance and Banking. Outside of advisory work, Baker owns IBFitClub, a lifestyle business focused on women's health, fitness, ADHD, parenting, and wellness content, delivered via Substack, Instagram, and in-person workouts. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance advisory services, distinguishing itself with specialized programs and targeted partnerships.

James Westmoreland is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and is also affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Westmoreland serves on the Clemson University Finance Department Advisory Board. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Lance Barnhardt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Aventine Financial Planning, Securities America Advisors, and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various portfolio programs, supported by extensive advisor-facing technology and a broad platform of non-advisory financial services.

Bret Alexander is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Monroe, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Intuitive Compensation Group and Southern Tier Brewing Company, as well as service with the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office. Outside of his advisory work, he assists clients in obtaining non-variable life insurance, annuity, and disability income products. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software and collaborative annual engagements to develop recommendations.